shortness of breath

noun phrase

: difficulty breathing

Examples of shortness of breath in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Any confusion, difficulty walking, shortness of breath or coughing up significant phlegm should prompt an immediate descent. — Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

The daughter of 82-year-old Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, lawyer Haifa Chebbi, said in August that her father had shortness of breath and severe fatigue and that prison officials were monitoring his condition. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Hilton was open about battling hair loss, fatigue, shortness of breath in the wake of his medical fight. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Her family started eating better, and her chest pain and shortness of breath decreased. — Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for shortness of breath

• beth
• death
• heth
• lethe
• meth
• neath
• seth
• sheth
• sneath
• shibboleth

Medical Definition

shortness of breath

noun

: difficulty in drawing sufficient breath : labored breathing